Ps 503 School Of Discovery

330 59th St
Brooklyn, NY 11220
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 742 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ps 503 School Of Discovery ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 742 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ps 503 School Of Discovery ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Ps 503 School Of Discovery's student population of 742 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
742 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
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School Rankings

Ps 503 School Of Discovery ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 503 School Of Discovery is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#3371 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
55%
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45-49%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
19%
10%
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Hispanic
74%
29%
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Black
1%
16%
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White
6%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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0.42
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ps 503 School Of Discovery's ranking?
Ps 503 School Of Discovery is ranked #3371 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 503 School Of Discovery often compared to?
Ps 503 School Of Discoveryis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 506 School Of Journalism And Technology by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 503 School Of Discovery?
742 students attend Ps 503 School Of Discovery.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Ps 503 School Of Discovery students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 503 School Of Discovery?
Ps 503 School Of Discovery has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 503 School Of Discovery offer ?
Ps 503 School Of Discovery offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 503 School Of Discovery part of?
Ps 503 School Of Discovery is part of New York City Geographic District #20 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 742 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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